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Reason behind writing six timings for prayers in calendars
Why are there six prayer times written in all calendars and agendas while there are only five obligatory prayers in Islam? Is not the Fajr prayer the same as the morning prayer? Can you please explain and clarify the difference between the Fajr and morning prayers and which one is the obligatory prayer?
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A prayer for leaving and entering the house and the virtues of voluntary prayers at home
I heard the preacher in one of the mosques saying that the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: "Whoever performs two Rak‘ahs before leaving and entering his house, Allaah The Exalted Will Safeguard him against evils." Is it an act of the Sunnah to perform a two-Rak‘ah voluntary prayer before going to work, the market or any.. More
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Religious ruling of one who cannot leave work to perform prayer or pray during it
My husband is a naval engineer and, due to the nature of his work, he is living a perpetual travel lifestyle. He is continually traveling from port to port throughout the year. The least duration of his journeys is twenty days. What is the ruling with regards to prayers? Should he perform prayers normally or shorten them given that he is considered.. More
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If a worshipper invalidated his state of purity, he does not need to do anything to leave the prayer
As-salaamu ‘Alaykum Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh. If I want to leave the prayer abruptly before finishing it, should I proclaim the Tasleem and, if not, what should I do in this regard? If I invalidate my state of purity, should I conclude my prayer with Tasleem or has the prayer already been invalidated and the Tasleem is not necessary? .. More
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The virtue of the mosque for one who does not find a congregation in or outside the mosque
I am studying in Canada and (my neighborhood) has only one mosque that is three kilometers away. The Muslims (here) actually have a lot of good in them and they are not few in number. However, they pray only the Fajr, Maghrib and ‘Ishaa’ prayers in it. I finish my university lectures by about ‘Asr time. I am not sure if there will be any difference.. More
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Ruling of not praying due to medication
I am a twenty-nine year old woman and I am suffering from a psychological illness that obliges me to use sleeping pills. Many times, I cannot wake up to pray the Fajr prayer in its time due to the effect of the medication. What is the ruling on this? Will I be punished for this? .. More
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Some mosques perform the prayer early while others delay it
I live in a city that is not relatively large but what surprises me is that I find two different times for the prayer of Thuhr and two Athaans as well. What is the ruling on this? .. More
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Forbidding raising of hands during prayer
Anas ibn Maalik, may Allaah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “As if I am among a people who will come after me who will raise their hands in the prayer like the tails of horses.” Is it impermissible to raise one's hands during Takbeer? Does raising hands after Takbeer invalidate the.. More
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No one is allowed to reserve any spot in the mosque
Is it permissible to reserve a spot in the first row in the mosque when going away for more than an hour? .. More
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Ruling on people who prayed Thuhr instead of the Friday Prayer due to the absence of a Khateeb
I entered the mosque in order to perform the Friday prayer but the Imaam did not show up. The Mu’aththin (i.e. person who calls to prayer) performed the Thuhr prayer in congregation, although there was a Muslim brother who asked him to deliver the Friday Khutbah (i.e. sermon) in place of the absent Imaam. However, the Mu’aththin refused. What is.. More
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One who abandons prayer turns away from the Remembrance of Allaah The Almighty
As-salaamu ‘Alaykum wa Rahmatullaahi wa Barakaatuh.
I have a friend who does not pray and I would like to advise him to do so. To my knowledge, he does not deny its obligation. However, he does not pray, saying that he cannot deceive Allaah The Almighty and must pray after renouncing all evil deeds such as listening to forbidden recordings (i.e... More
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Closing mosques is a great sin and a form of striving toward their destruction
In my country, there was a decision made regarding closing mosques and that they should not be opened, except at the time of prayer. What is the ruling on this? .. More
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Observing the proper sequence when making up for missed prayers is not a condition for their validity
My son performed the Maghrib prayer in congregation with me and then told me that he had not performed the ‘Asr prayer. It is well known that observing the proper sequence is important when making up for a missed prayer. I told him to perform the ‘Asr prayer afterwards and that he should observe order when making up for missed prayers in the future... More
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Recommended times for performing obligatory prayers
When is it recommended to perform prayer? Is it at the beginning, middle or the end of its time? Are there any exceptions? .. More
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Audible and inaudible recitations in prayer
What are the audible and inaudible words that should be said in the obligatory prayer?
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